Textbook Damages


1. Broken Binding: $10.00

2. Missing or unreadable bar code: $2.00

3. Torn pages: Up to $15 or replacement cost
(Charge the replacement cost if the book can't be used again. If it is repairable – consider the time to repair and amount of damage--i.e. Front cover- approximately $5.00)

4. Writing or defacing: Up to $15 or replacement cost
(Determine if the book needs replacement, or if it can be erased and used again. Consider time and effort to clean and charge up to $15.00)

5. Water damage: Up to $15 or replacement cost
(Determine if it needs replacement—colored or sugared water, mold, etc.) or if it can be used again.

6. Replacement cost: Cost is determined by either a recent invoice or the Amazon price plus $5.00 for processing.

Look for the following damage:
  • Broken corners $5.00
  • Damage to spine $5-$15
  • Water damage $5 to replace book
  • Any kind of colored water spilled on a book means that the book has to be replaced because sanitation issues
  • Writing in pen or marker